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Supreme Court sets religious freedom case as Miami crane collapse traps workers

  • The Supreme Court scheduled St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy for argument on 3 November.
  • The dispute centres on Colorado preschool funding, religious schools and admissions rules.
  • Miami’s 7 August crane failure caused no reported injuries or trapped workers.

The US Supreme Court set oral arguments in St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy for 3 November 2026. The case concerns Colorado’s universal preschool programme and whether the state may require participating religious schools to comply with admissions non-discrimination rules that the Catholic petitioners say conflict with their…

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Peggy Flanagan defeats Angie Craig in Minnesota Senate primary

  • Flanagan won Minnesota’s Democratic Senate primary decisively.
  • She defeated moderate congresswoman Angie Craig.
  • The result strengthens the party’s progressive wing.

Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota’s lieutenant governor, defeated congresswoman Angie Craig in the Democratic primary for a US Senate seat. The result is seen as a notable victory for the party’s progressive wing over a more moderate candidate, potentially influencing how Democrats approach future contests. Flanagan won 58.6 per cent…

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Rival Sons’ frontman Jay Buchanan announces solo acoustic tour. “I’ll be running lean and mean out to see my country and telling some stories”

  • Jay Buchanan announces solo acoustic "Storyteller" US tour
  • Runs 11 September (Houston) to 18 October (Phoenix)
  • Tickets on sale 14 August; precedes Rival Sons' Domestic Bliss tour

Rival Sons frontman Jay Buchanan has announced his first solo tour of the United States, a run of acoustic shows under the name "Storyteller". The announcement follows three Weapons of Beauty solo dates he played in New York and Nashville in February, marking a continuation of what he…

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Trump’s power rattled as notorious ex-crack addict LOSES by 13 points in governor race

  • Trump-linked candidate lost a governor's race by 13 points
  • Candidate described as having a past crack addiction
  • Full article details beyond the headline were not available in the source text

A candidate publicly linked to Donald Trump has lost a governor's race by 13 percentage points, a result reported as a blow to the former president's political influence. The report identifies the defeated candidate, referenced in connection with Minnesota's governorship, as someone with a well-known history of past…

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“Barely playing three notes”: the guitarists Angus Young knew made “the greatest solos”

  • Angus Young prioritises emotional simplicity over technical complexity in his guitar playing
  • AC/DC's enduring approach relies on refined execution of minimalist, blues-influenced musical formulas
  • Young credits blues legends rather than rock virtuosos as his primary creative influences

The art of a great solo. The post “Barely playing three notes”: the guitarists Angus Young knew made “the greatest solos” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Passenger jet billed as China’s answer to Boeing and Airbus prepares to make first international flight

  • China's C919 jet makes first international flight, Beijing to Ulaanbaatar
  • Analysts say it's largely symbolic, not a real Boeing-Airbus rival
  • Jet relies on Western parts, missed delivery targets, unapproved by EU/US regulators

China's state-owned Comac is set to fly its C919 passenger jet on its first international route on Wednesday, taking off from Beijing for Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia. The flight marks Beijing's latest attempt to break into commercial aviation and challenge the Boeing-Airbus duopoly, though analysts caution the plane is…

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Muslim tradesman who prayed at Bondi Beach massacre memorial site dressed in ‘Free Palestine’ City2Surf get-up explains why he did it – as photos spark online storm

  • Muslim tradesman prayed at Bondi Beach memorial wearing "Free Palestine" gear
  • Photos of the act sparked significant online criticism and debate
  • He has since publicly explained his reasons for doing so

A Muslim tradesman has spoken out after photographs of him praying at a Bondi Beach memorial site, while wearing "Free Palestine" clothing linked to Sydney's City2Surf event, circulated online and provoked a backlash. The images, taken at a site associated with the aftermath of a mass killing at…

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The race to replace Lindsey Graham gets UGLY as his sister Darline comes up short… triggering a runoff

  • Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, fell short in the primary vote
  • Result triggers a runoff election in South Carolina
  • Race to succeed Graham has turned increasingly contentious

A crowded race to replace Senator Lindsey Graham in South Carolina has taken a bitter turn after his sister, Darline Graham, failed to secure enough votes to win outright, forcing the contest into a runoff. The development highlights how contested and personal the battle for Graham's seat has…

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Crimson Desert did so well that developer Pearl Abyss reported 94% increased labor expenses due to “performance bonus payments” made to 1,035 employees

  • Pearl Abyss's labour costs rose 94% after Crimson Desert's success.
  • Bonus payments were made to 1,035 employees.
  • Increase reflects performance-related rewards tied to the game.

South Korean developer Pearl Abyss has reported a sharp rise in labour costs after the strong performance of its open-world action RPG Crimson Desert, attributing the increase to performance bonus payments awarded to staff. The disclosure highlights how the game's commercial success has translated directly into significant payouts…

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